When they race against each other, Chantal and Mike must deal with the competitive nature of their relationship. The rivalry between Joe and Aaron heats up when Joe rides a horse named after Aaron's daughter.

After winning a big race on a horse with huge potential, Aaron Gryder faces a Stewards' inquiry. Will this critical victory be stripped from him?

When Joe Talamo's hot streak goes cold, he turns to hall-of-fame rider Mike Smith to learn "the way of the horse." The stewards decide whether or not Joe should be suspended from riding.

The pressure to win heats up when Alex Solis rides a horse owned by his son. One of the jockeys decides the competition at Santa Anita is too tough and packs his bags.